Scott Baltic

Scott Baltic has been a contributing editor with Commercial Property Executive since 2011 and also wrote for its predecessor, Commercial Property News. He started writing about CRE in 1988 for a group of Chicago-based publications and in 1989 became the editor of Midwest Real Estate News. After moving on from there in 1991, Baltic continued writing occasionally about real estate, for publications like the Chicago Sun-Times, National Real Estate Investor, Urban Land, Shopping Center World and Architect’s Newspaper. He earned a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and has a bachelor’s from North Park University.

Dallas-Area School District Undertakes $110M Building Plan

Balfour Beatty has teamed up with the Highland Park Independent School District on an elementary school construction and renovation program.

FBI HQ Relocation to Be Announced by Year-End

The three possible sites are located in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., and Springfield, Va.

Major Development Slated for Houston Suburb

Trademark Property Co. will develop an 82-acre mixed-use town center on land owned by Westside Ventures in Katy, Texas.

Two Moody National REITs Plan to Merge

Moody National REIT II is set to acquire Moody National REIT I for roughly $11 per share.

National African-American Museum Celebrates Grand Opening

On Sept. 24, President Barack Obama helped inaugurate the 409,000-square-foot museum located in Washington, D.C.

HFF Arranges $210M Financing for National Retail Portfolio

The two loans are part of Westwood Financial’s $1.2 billion reorganization plan.

RPAI to Buy Slice of DC-Area Mixed-Use Asset

One Loudoun Downtown in Ashburn, Va., is set to change hands for $163 million.

Boston’s South End to Get $80M Office Expansion

The Boston Redevelopment Authority gave the green light for a 218,500-square-foot expansion at 321 Harrison Ave.

A Template — or Not? Consortium Buys Troubled Aéropostale

The teen apparel company, which filed for bankruptcy this year, commanded $243 million.

Madison International Realty Buys Stake in Hudson’s Bay

The New York-based company has acquired 1.3 percent of the retail giant’s common stock.